Landaas & Company, LLC

Landaas & Company is an independent #investment services firm based in #Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We're staying on top of #financial and economic developments.

[Morningstar, Inc. @MorningstarInc]

The difference between a well-built portfolio and a risky one often comes down to a few key choices.

In this bonus episode of The Morning Filter podcast, Susan Dziubinski sits down with @Christine_Benz to discuss which asset classes to own, what role international stocks can play, and the types of bonds that work best for most investors. https://t.co/TeZKrCh72h

[Minneapolis Fed @MinneapolisFed]

America is described as a "land of opportunity": a place where children's outcomes aren't tied to those of their parents. But just how mobile has American been? New @OIGInstitute article dives into research on intergenerational mobility from 1850 to 1950. https://t.co/nCSigZ9oUQ

[Morningstar, Inc. @MorningstarInc]

When markets look unpredictable, fixed-income investments can be a steadying option.

Morningstar’s Guide to Fixed-Income Investing can help you structure a portfolio that maximizes the benefits of your fixed-income products. https://t.co/Rc0lPwxNpr

[CRR Boston College @RetirementRsrch]

What We're Reading Now: our latest hand-selected articles tackle these questions: should plasma centers be regulated like payday lenders?; are insurers taking on hidden risk with private credit?; and do annuities actually extend your life? Check them out: https://t.co/friS9NQfCm

[Landaas & Company, LLC @_Money_Talk]

Stay tuned! Coming next week, April 28-29.

[Federal Reserve @federalreserve]

#FedFAQ: What is the FOMC and when does it meet? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System.

Learn more:  https://t.co/kxlv7KRdBM

[Milwaukee County Zoo @MilwaukeeCoZoo]

🌎Earth Day and everyday, our mission: Inspire people to conserve wildlife and wild places.

Eastern black rhinoceros are Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Let’s keep striving for a world where wildlife and wild places thrive!

[FTC @FTC]

If you’re looking for a job, FTC Commissioner @MeadorFTC has advice to help you spot and avoid job training scams. Watch this video and share it with others to help them spot the scams, too:

[Landaas & Company, LLC @_Money_Talk]

Higher gas prices helped drive a larger-than-expected rise in retail spending in March, the @uscensusbureau reported. https://t.co/QwTx454QH5

[Morningstar, Inc. @MorningstarInc]

Our 2026 Diversification Landscape report looks into how different asset classes performed in the past couple of years, how correlations have evolved, and what those changes mean for investors and financial advisors trying to build well-diversified portfolios.

Here are some of its key findings. https://t.co/hf95lNByiq

[U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau]

#DYK: The top 5 last names in the U.S. based on the #2020Census were also among the top 15 last names in the U.S. in 1790.

Despite enormous population change since then, the most common last names have changed less than you'd think.

https://t.co/uzvs1ql2RN

#AmericaCounts

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

'Marijuana' is the only English word in which the 'j' is silent.

[Visual Capitalist @VisualCap]

Mapped: Median Annual Property Taxes by State 🏡

https://t.co/HyjLc6wo5r

[IRStaxsecurity @IRStaxsecurity]

Keep your information out of the hands of identity thieves while shopping online. The #IRS reminds you to:
· Use strong, unique passwords for each account
· Enable two-factor authentication where possible
· Never re-use passwords or share passwords with anyone

[Morningstar, Inc. @MorningstarInc]

Market concentration is making even the total market index funds top-heavy. https://t.co/uw8JA5UkMJ

[Minneapolis Fed @MinneapolisFed]

Services make up more than 70% of GDP—so this sector now has its own section in our Beige Book report. What is happening in this sector and others across the Ninth District? Watch our latest Beige Book video for a two-minute rundown. Full report here: https://t.co/XYYSGIFO91

[CRR Boston College @RetirementRsrch]

"How Will #AI Affect Financial Planning for Retirement?" – New on @SquaredAwayBC https://t.co/qUfR7VcUEM

[IRStaxsecurity @IRStaxsecurity]

Have you received a direct message pretending to be from #IRS offering help or asking for information? Beware of impostors making moves on social media. Be sure to follow the real IRS: https://t.co/YIRyn1pAJf #TaxSecurity

[CRR Boston College @RetirementRsrch]

New CRR Brief: “The Impact of Financial Advisors Since the Uptick in Policy Risk” https://t.co/Rg0cYZKyzI
@JacksonNational

[Landaas & Company, LLC @_Money_Talk]

As corporate earnings are reported, watch for signs of how the war in Iran might affect #investors. Our latest post: https://t.co/h2vO1OMk4P

[IRStaxsecurity @IRStaxsecurity]

Beware of emerging AI-enabled phone schemes that impersonate the #IRS through robocalls, voice mimicry and spoofed caller IDs. Here’s what to lookout for: https://t.co/99pxsyrtvl